Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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How many Laps have you had

besler17
besler17
Im trying to gather information for my website...if you have a chance would you let me know below how many Laps you have had since diagnosis?
thank you soooooooooo much
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mine isn't very interesting, but since you asked -

I started having pain I believe in late 2010. It wasn't too bad at first, but slowly got worse and worse. I finally saw my current doctor around June of 2011, who eventually diagnosed me with endo (or rather speculated that I had it) around that time, and started me on birth control and pain medication. I had surgery with him in December of 2011, and still see him about once a month. I will start physical therapy in late September in a few months, but honestly I'd like to have surgery again if the physical therapy doesn't do anything. I am hoping that one of those two things will help me, and I am also hoping that once I get pregnant maybe I will receive some relief. I would just hate to be in this much pain after I have the baby, though.

Hope that helps :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had 5 since my diagnosis and one excision surgery where they actually cut out the endo and scar tissue rather than burning it away.
besler17
besler17
betseylove, annother laparoscopy or a diff surgery?
happy2-has it helped?
Thank you ladies...sending good vibes your way:)
Jessye
Jessye
I have only had one...which is also when I was diagnosed. I believe they used a laser. I have a feeling that one surgery will NOT be my last..
endowife
endowife
I have had a number of procedures when they didn't know what I had.
Diagnosed: April, 2012, first lap
D&c: March, 2012, they misdiagnosed my ectopic
Cortisone shots to the spine: October, 2011
Physical therapy for back pain: August 2009 through May 2011
Colonoscopy for yrs of IBS and bloody stool: 2006

I know this is more info than you asked, hope it helps.
rubyblue
rubyblue
I've had 5 or 6 and one laparotomy
besler17
besler17
Wow! Thank you sooooi much for all the responses you ladies are awesome! Take care ok xo
whyme123
whyme123
I've had 6 laps. All excisions.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've had two in 5 months
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've had 3 laproscopies and one laparotomy.

September 1, 2000- First menstral cycle and onset of symptoms. Age 11.

September 2001- Began oral contraceptives

December 17, 2004- First laproscopy and diagnosed with endometriosis. Age 15.

March - August 2006- Lupron Depot. Age 16/17.

August 2006- Began Depo Provera. Age 17.

September 2007- Second laproscopy. Age 18.

February 2011- Third laproscopy. Age 22.

April 2012- first laparotomy. Age 23.

Hope that helps you some. If you have any questions send me a message and feel free to ask anything.